Biomedical subjects

T D Crespi

Publications and source records attributed to T D Crespi.

6 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1997

Children of alcoholics and adolescence: individuation, development, and family systems.

Recent developmental studies have highlighted the traumatic experiences faced by youngsters from alcoholic families. So far, however, the concept of individuation has remained missing from the discussion. This article links the developmental-familial implications of parental alcoholism with the individuation process and suggests a developmental agenda for understanding adolescents coping with the influences of parental alcoholism.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1996

Adolescent homicide and family pathology: implications for research and treatment with adolescents.

The origins of serious violence in adolescents has been of concern throughout the century. The number of felony-murder convictions of adolescents on death row in the United States is arguably a warning beacon about the serious nature of juvenile homicide. This article reviews the research on adolescent homicide and highlights significant family variables. The contributions of a family studies perspective for understanding adolescent homicide is discussed and implications suggested.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1995

Constructivist developmental theory and therapy: implications for counseling adolescents.

Constructivist developmental theory and therapy refers to the integration of developmental theory within the shared context of counseling theory and practice. Drawing on the co-constructivist framework of psychologist Allen E. Ivey, developmental theory and therapy are highlighted within the context of the mental health needs of adolescents experiencing aberrant behaviors and/or significant psychological disturbances.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1993

Adolescent runaways and family strife: a conflict-induced differentiation framework.

This paper explores the individual developmental and family system factors associated with running away. In the model presented, the ability of youth to successfully individuate is tied to the overarching tolerances for autonomy and intimacy that exist within the family system. Running away, in this perspective, is viewed as a conflict-induced effort on the part of youth to evolve a differentiated self when embedded within an individuation-inhibiting family system.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1990

Restraint and seclusion with institutionalized adolescents.

Tens of thousands of the nation's young people are placed in psychiatric and criminal justice programs annually. Within those settings, many confront an assortment of restraint and seclusionary measures. This paper discusses the population of young people exposed to such procedures and examines the implications within these settings and elsewhere.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1988

Effectiveness of time-out: a comparison of psychiatric, correctional and day-treatment programs.

The effectiveness of a time-out intervention for adolescent psychiatric patients, adjudicated (delinquent) youth, and behaviorally disordered youngsters was explored in this study. The research was conducted in three psychiatric hospitals for children and adolescents, a facility for adjudicated youth, and in a day-treatment program. Utilizing a comparative outcome model, 813 occurrences of time-out with 274 youth were investigated in order to assess levels of effectiveness. The results indicated that time-out had a significant impact, and the use of a child-care specialist as time-out monitor improves overall effectiveness. Important implications for practicing professionals and clinical researchers are noted.

Adolescent↗